Emmetsburg Democrat notes on politics and war
The paper comments on corn profits, mosquito screens, Bryan’s defeat but resilient Filipino boldness, and unverified Republican prophecies. It mentions Mary Lease’s divorce suit, suffragists patience, and potential new congressmen. It praises Dolliver supporters, critiques press motives, and reports Boer actions in South Africa with British pressure and possible concessions.
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South Africa
Dewet
Tiihey
Spion Kop
Transvaal
Albion
Not so Difficult After All Dr Bradley Reveals Vote Buying
Dr. Bradley of Penton describes Montana style voting where buyers pay for votes using a folded carbon slip system. He notes Australian ballot practices, details the process, and explains how a purchaser can verify a vote with carbon paper. Separate tax cases involve back taxes from 3000 to 10000 dollars and court actions.
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Bradley
Penton
Montana
Fenton
Jong 25
Mon- Lana
Straighes
Perty
Tragic San Francisco accident claims teen in Pacific Coast collapse
Robert Harrison, 16, son of ex mayor T W Harrison of Algona, dies from injuries after the Pugilic glass works roof collapses in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day. Henry Neal uninjured. telegrams confirm safe status of Neal's father M M Neal. Remains to be sent to Algona. funeral planned Thursday. family mourns amid moving letters and Mason connections. Also reports Algona 5 Emmetsburg 0 in northwestern high school football championship with disputed moments and a late Emmetsburg defensive stand.
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Robert Harrison
T. W. Harrison
Western Avenue
San Francisco
Pugilic Glass Works
Henry Neal
M. Neal
Morris Avenue
Young Harrison
Harrison
Masons
Topeka
Colorado Springs
Salt Cake City
Ablas
Sin Francisco
Lodge
G. M. Spencer
Dalton Thanksgiving Note From Village Editor
The Manson Democrat expresses gratitude for surviving health, a solid dinner, and a thriving community. It thanks leaders, farmers, merchants, and residents for perseverance, good weather, and advertising support as Thanksgiving approaches.
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Dalton
Bryan
McKinley
Manson
Do Missions Pay Liberty Topics at Congregational Church
Sunday sermons at the Congregational Church discuss missions and liberty. Morning topic questions the value of missions. evening addresses cover the costs of securing liberty from 1876 to the Philippines. Speakers plan patriotic, stirring talks linking truth to freedom and world emancipation.
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Sulueet
Philippine Islands
Chist
Kent
Opera House plan drops for sewerage study in city
At a Thursday court house meeting the public debated building an Opera House but a strong turnout and vote shifted focus to a city sewerage system. Thirteen business leaders were tasked to study plans for a main sewer to the Des Moines river estimated at $10,000 to $12,000 with property owners funding connecting branches. Citizens would bear the main cost via subscription or taxation as city indebtedness nears the legal limit, prompting serious discussion.
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Court House
Des Moines
Chicken Thief In Algona Prompt Local Outcry
In Algona, residents report chicken thefts with concern. Mr Lampright captured a man at his chicken house last Saturday but released him after the thief begged off. On Tuesday night a chicken was stolen from Mr Horberg's coup. The Courier laments the act as beneath Algona's style.
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Algona
Mr. Lampright
Alguna
Absana
Public Auction Notice at Brennan Farm Near Ennetsbury
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the J. H. Brennan farm 34 miles northwest of Ennetsbury on Moxpay. Sale starts at 10 o clock A M with horses, cattle, hogs, machinery and hay. Terms: cash with notes due in one year drawing interest. no removal until settled. Meal provided.
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Smd and Weder, Gish
Phat Amnonan
Bankubia
Gro. i. Baken
Public Auction Notice on Myles McNally Farm Near Emmetsburg
Public sale announced for the Myles McNully farm four miles west of Emmetsburg on Wednesday December 127th at 10 o'clock. Featured lots include horses and colts, cattle, sheep, hogs, farm machinery and household goods. Terms cash. For details, see bills. Also an unrelated sales pitch for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
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Lowill
Myles McNually
Emmetsburg
Freeland
Rich lady funds deaf institute ear drums gift
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr Nichol's artificial ear drums donated 10000 dollars to his institute to provide free ear drums for deaf people who cannot obtain them. Address 3260 care Nicholson Institute 780 Hawthave New York.
Nome Gold Fields and Passenger Details for Nome District
The first map folder about the Klondike gold strike of 1898 was issued by the Northern Pacific Railway. The folder includes a map of the Nome district with cuts of Nome City and mining scenes. It lists Seattle and Tacoma sailing dates, through rates, and recommends contacting N P Ry agents for reservations. Also contains ads about Electric Members tonic and a medical anecdote from Wisconsin.
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Nome
Kloudike
Northern Pacific Railway
Lhis
Nome City
Seattle
Tacoma
Zo Lo
N. PB. Ry
Alaska
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
C. FP
Locust St
Des Moines
World’s Champion Latham Cure Promotes Arnica Salve
Worlt's Champion Latham Illinois ends piles trouble with Wacklen's Arnica Salve. J.T. Stemers, druggist, guarantees relief and offers a five dollar reward. Notices include a farm prize dispute and livestock slaughter offers. Bright eyes tip with Meek Mountain Tea advertised by a druggist.
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Worlt
W .R. Smith
Latham
Illinois
Wacklen
J.T. Stemers
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